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Fall Meeting, October 15th 2019
Join us at Fate Brewing Company in Scottsdale for our Fall Meeting on Tuesday, October 15th. We welcome Kimberly Martin, a Dean’s Fellow pursuing her doctorate in geotechnical engineering at Arizona State University, to present her topic: “Benefits of Risk-Based Communication in Geological & Geotechnical Engineering”. Her abstract and biography are below. Free food and drinks (2) will be served from 5:30-6:30 and will be a good time to mingle with other students and professionals. The talk will begin at 6:30 and usually lasts one hour. Please RSVP below, cash or credit card payment is accepted at the door.
Abstract: Benefits of Risk-Based Communication in Geological & Geotechnical Engineering
This presentation demonstrates the benefits of taking a risk-based communication approach with project management and clients. An example will be presented where ineffective communication regarding cost and schedule risk associated with a geological/geotechnical decision led to an undesired outcome. Based on lessons from that case, two examples will be given where these risks were communicated correctly and innovative solutions were accepted. Examples will be provided from an oil sands project in Canada and a liquefied natural gas project in Papua New Guinea. The goal of this presentation is to raise awareness of how risk-based communication, especially early in a project, can lead to risk tolerance regarding geological/geotechnical engineering options and decisions.
Land Subsidence & Earth Fissures Workshop
There is a great series of presentations running throughout the day. For a full list of those presenting and other details, CLICK HERE. For a full list of abstracts of those presenting at the workshop, CLICK HERE.
The workshop will run from 8:00am to 5:00pm, November 5, 2019, in the Memorial Union Ventana Room, 214BC. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, with coffee, lemonade, water, and snacks available throughout the day. Vegan and Vegetarian options will be available. Everyone in on their own for dinner, but we highly encourage collaborating with those you know and meet at this workshop!
Land Subsidence & Earth Fissures Field Trip
This field trip is a great opportunity for those seeking to observe three local areas of interest, with demonstrations on how earth fissures affect structures, and methods to detect fissures. For a listing of field trip activities, in addition to parking and other details, CLICK HERE.
The field trip will run from 8:00am to around 3pm on November 6th, 2019. We will meet at the Gammage Theater parking lot near the Memorial Union on Tempe campus at 8:00am to get on a charter bus to visit 3 areas of interest. These areas are within the Phoenix metropolitan area, so long bus rides are not expected. Please remember to wear appropriate footwear and clothing. We will not be doing anything strenuous, but will be walking on dirt roads for short periods of time under the sun. There will be water and snacks available, but please bring anything else you require to make this trip comfortable and enjoyable. Lunch will be provided and will eat in the field during our field trip. Vegan and Vegetarian options will be available. Once we get closer to the time, we will reach out for lunch orders.
Earth Fissures and Land Subsidence November Social
To conclude the final meeting of the UNESCO-IGCP641 project, we will be holding a social event after the field trip on November 6th from 7pm to 10pm at Fate Brewing Company, Scottsdale: 1312 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. Dinner and drinks will be provided, with additional drinks and items available for purchase from the bar menu. We will have some brief closing statements and plan to spend the evening celebrating and socializing together. It should be a blast, and we look forward to seeing you! Cash or credit payment will also be accepted at the door.
Holiday Social 2019
To celebrate the end to a great year and the new year to come, AEG is hosting a Holiday Social! Celebrate with other members, non-members and students associated with AEG on Monday, December 16th, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at McFate Brewery in Scottsdale. Drinks (1) and food will be provided to all attending.
We plan on having a few prize giveaways to those attending the meeting, so don’t miss out! We are seeking individuals who would like to donate or lend rock or mineral specimens to be auctioned off at this event, or to be used in an identification prize giveaway. The proceeds will go to students at ASU, specifically to start an AEG Student Chapter in the upcoming year or to fund a spring or fall field trip. We also welcome meeting sponsors and those who would be interested in donating for the raffle items given away at the party. If you are interested in donating/lending one or multiple rock specimens, meeting sponsorship, or other donations for the party, please reach out to Danielle Smilovsky at dsmilovs@asu.edu.
